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Life Flight Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

At Survival Flight, your skills aren't just part of the operation-they help keep life-saving missions moving every day. Survival Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination ...

At Survival Flight, your skills aren't just part of the operation-they help keep life-saving missions moving every day.Survival Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination ...

At Survival Flight, your skills aren't just part of the operation-they help keep life-saving missions moving every day. Survival Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination ...

Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is ... Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and ...

Flight Paramedic

Venice, FL

$25.54 - $31.22/hr

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment ... Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric ...

Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is ... Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and ...

Flight Paramedic

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$25.54 - $28.38/hr

Responsibilities Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support ... Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric ...

Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is ... Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and ...

Flight Paramedic

Venice, FL

$25.54 - $31.22/hr

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment ... Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric ...

Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is ... Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and ...

Responsibilities Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support ... Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric ...

Flight Paramedic

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$25.54 - $28.38/hr

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment ... Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric ...

Flight Paramedic

Venice, FL · On-site

$25.54 - $31.22/hr

Responsibilities Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support ... Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric ...

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment ... Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric ...

Provide pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is ... Flight experience can be substituted year for year for the ICU/ED/Trauma requirement. * RN license ...

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How much do life flight jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for life flight in Florida is $21.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.12 and $21.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Life Flight?

Life Flight personnel are specialized medical professionals who provide emergency medical care and rapid air transport to critically ill or injured patients. They typically work as part of a team that includes flight nurses, paramedics, and pilots, operating out of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft. Life Flight teams are trained to handle high-pressure situations and deliver advanced medical interventions during transport to hospitals. Their primary goal is to stabilize patients and ensure they receive timely care, especially when ground transport is not feasible or would take too long.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Life Flight nurse or paramedic?

To thrive as a Life Flight nurse or paramedic, you need advanced clinical skills in emergency and critical care, along with certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and often CFRN or FP-C. Familiarity with air medical equipment, portable ventilators, and electronic patient monitoring systems is crucial. Strong decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills are vital to handle high-pressure situations and coordinate with pilots and other medical staff. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care during air transport emergencies.

What are common challenges faced by Life Flight crew members during emergency transports?

Life Flight crew members often encounter challenging situations such as working in adverse weather conditions, navigating difficult terrain for patient pick-up, and managing critically ill patients in a confined and mobile environment. Effective communication and rapid decision-making are crucial, as the team must coordinate closely with ground medical staff and pilots to ensure patient safety. Adapting to unpredictable scenarios and maintaining composure under pressure are key aspects of this role.

What is the difference between Life Flight vs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

AspectLife FlightEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CredentialsParamedic certification, advanced medical trainingEMT certification, basic life support training
Work EnvironmentHelicopter or fixed-wing aircraft, emergency scenes, hospitalsAmbulances, emergency scenes, clinics
Industry UsageEmergency medical services, air transportGround ambulance services, pre-hospital care

Life Flight professionals typically hold paramedic certifications and operate in air medical transport environments, providing advanced emergency care. EMTs have basic certifications and work primarily in ground ambulance settings. Both roles are vital in emergency medical services but differ in training, work environment, and scope of practice.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Life Flight jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Life Flight job openings:

Infographic showing various Life Flight job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,994 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Flight Paramedic

Wausau, FL • On-site


Survival Flight
Outpatient Health Care • 51 - 200 employees

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Great coworkers

People enjoy working here

Good employer


Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Take Your Paramedic Career to New Heights
If you're ready to bring your paramedic experience to the next level and provide patients with rapid access to critical care, we want to talk with you!
Survival Flight is seeking Flight Paramedics for our air medical operation based in Washington County, Florida.
Survival Flight is one of the largest privately held Air Medical Services in the U.S., with bases across eight states and continuing to grow. We operate every day with a simple commitment: "Doing the Right Thing."
We are dedicated to providing exceptional medical transportation while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical excellence. Most importantly, we believe our people are our greatest asset.
As a Survival Flight Paramedic, you'll bring your critical care and prehospital experience into the air, working alongside highly trained medical and aviation professionals to care for patients when every second matters.
By choosing Survival Flight, you're joining an air medical provider committed to the highest standards of safety and quality for our crews and patients. Our accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) and National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA Global) reflect that commitment.
Join our team and put your experience to work where it can make a difference-on the ground and in the air.
Qualifications
  • Current Florida, Alabama, and Georgia Paramedic License
  • National Registry Paramedic Certification
  • Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in a high-volume EMS ground service
  • Current FP-C (Flight Paramedic-Certified) OR CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic-Certified) certification - Required
  • Current BLS
  • Current ACLS
  • Current PALS
  • Current PHTLS or ITLS
  • NRP preferred
  • Maximum 230-pound weight limit

Job Type
  • Full-Time
  • Part-Time

Benefits - Full-Time Employees
  • 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Referral Program
  • Vision Insurance

Ready for What's Next?
If you have the experience, critical care knowledge, and drive to take your paramedic career into the air, we'd love to hear from you.
At Survival Flight, your skills aren't just part of the operation-they help keep life-saving missions moving every day.
Survival Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Survival Flight is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Survival Flight are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, sexual orientation, past or present military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the states in which we operate. Survival Flight will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.


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